Comments on: nonplussed

By: Tess

Tess — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:49:22 +0000

I have to confess that this took me straight back to my early teenage years (which is a hellish long time ago!) when I perfected exactly the look you describe. My dad was the main recipient because he took the bait more satisfactorily than my mum... Tess’s last blog post..Are we too polite?

By: Cindy L

Cindy L — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:21:03 +0000

I only wished for the silent treatment, or staredown. My son was the king of snark. During his teen years, I was always battling sarcasm! Cindy L’s last blog post..Guest on “Answers for the Family”

By: pam

pam — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:26:49 +0000

Love the camera idea, mom! And Jo and Heather, just you wait. . .
although I can honestly say these tween/teen years have been my favorites so far. As long as you keep laughing.
Thanks for stopping by!

By: Heather of the EO

Heather of the EO — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:55:40 +0000

Miles already does this…I’m in so much trouble.

As I was reading, I considered suggesting that you make a crazy face to break the tension…but then you said you bust out laughing and I smiled. Perfect

Heather of the EO’s last blog post..On wanting and birthdays

By: Mama Lacy

Mama Lacy — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:47:07 +0000

Sometimes it pays to record such moments. Keep a camera handy and grab it when the staredown begins. Say that you want to record such a masterful talent. I almost guarantee that it will be hard to hold in front of a camera. Try this a few times and you will probably both laugh. In less stressful times ask him to recreate the stare for perpetuity. It’ll probably loose its effectiveness.

By: Jo@Mylestones

Jo@Mylestones — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:11:37 +0000

My kids aren't quite old enough to think up such a creative way to rattle me as the stare down. But I'm thinking your method (cracking up, starting over) is just about as good as it gets. My 2yo often tries the preemptive "I wuv you mommy" when I pick her up and tell her to look at my face and.. (insert scolding here). I can only imagine the trouble that awaits me when she's 13!! Jo@Mylestones’s last blog post..Prodigal June